Mercer Cook
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| Will Mercer Cook | |
|---|---|
| 3rd United States Ambassador to Senegal | |
| In office July 9, 1964 – July 1, 1966 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Philip Mayer Kaiser |
| Succeeded by | William R. Rivkin |
| 1st United States Ambassador to The Gambia | |
| In office May 18, 1965 – July 1, 1966 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | William R. Rivkin |
| 2nd United States Ambassador to Niger | |
| In office June 22, 1961 – May 30, 1964 | |
| President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | R. Borden Reams |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Ryan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 30, 1903 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | October 4, 1987 Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Spouse(s) | Vashti Smith (August 31, 1929 - 1969, her death) |
| Children | Mercer Jacques |
| Alma mater | Amherst College, BA, 1925; University of Paris, teacher's diploma, 1926; Brown University, MA, 1931, PhD, 1936 |
| Profession | Diplomat |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Will Mercer Cook (March 30, 1903 - October 4, 1987), popularly known as Mercer Cook, was an African-American diplomat and professor. He was the first American ambassador to the Gambia, appointed while ambassador to Senegal. He was also the second American ambassador to Niger.[1][2]
He was the son of the noted composer Will Marion Cook.
References
- ↑ "Office of the Historian - Department History - People - cook-mercer". History.state.gov. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
- ↑ http://www.answers.com/topic/mercer-cook
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